Top 8 WWE Superstars You Didn’t Know Served in the Military

Randy Orton graduated high school in 1998 and enlisted in none other than the United States Marine Corps. After roughly a year he received a bad conduct discharge in 1999. As a result of his discharge, he had to spend roughly 40 days in the “brig” at Camp Pendleton. He went on to train from 2000-2001 to begin his wrestling career. He went to OVW (Ohio Valley Wrestling) WWE’s developmental program at the time from 2001-2002 before making his debut on the main roster in 2002.

Lebron James rips on “bum” Donald Trump after Steph Curry comment

Lebron James fired back at Donald Trump on Saturday after Trump sent out a tweet where he claimed that he had rescinded his invitation for Steph Curry to visit the White House. It’s become a tradition for championship teams to visit the White House but the Golden State Warriors have declined the offer and, after word got out on Friday that Curry did not want to go, Trump sent out the following tweet:

“Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team.Stephen Curry is hesitating,therefore invitation is withdrawn!”

Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team.Stephen Curry is hesitating,therefore invitation is withdrawn!

Less than 3 hours later, Curry’s on-the-court rival wrote: “U bum @StephenCurry30 already said he ain’t going! So therefore ain’t no invite. Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!”

U bum @StephenCurry30 already said he ain't going! So therefore ain't no invite. Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!

Top 5 Most Anti-American Wrestling Gimmicks

Most of the time, we are partial to our native country. We were created here, born here, and live here. We tend to linger away when somebody brings our home country into question. In the pro-wrestling community, we have people from all over the world who are patriotic to their own country as well and are not afraid to call out other countries on their flaws. Below are our Top 5 most Anti-American wrestling gimmicks.

5. Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji

Many years back, the WWE brought in a sumo wrestler weighing in at 650 lbs to the main roster. This man was of the Samoan decent but was portrayed as Japanese. His manager Mr. Fuji, who also managed several tag teams, was considered an “evil heel”. He referred to us Americans as “scum”, often throwing shade to Hulk Hogan in his promos. He once even called Hogan a “yellow belly”.

8 WWE Superstars You Didnt Know Wrestled in Japan

Starting with Japan

We have all come to love wrestling. Most of us have our favorite brands and superstars and we watch them religiously. But, before our favorite superstars made themselves at home on the brand you love to watch, they were traveling the world wrestling in places you only dream to go! Here is our top 8 WWE superstars you didn’t know wrestled in Japan.

8. Hulk Hogan

During some of his stints with the WWF, the Immortal one was also dominating over in Japan. From the years 1980-1985 Hulk Hogan wrestled with New Japan Pro Wrestling. Over in Japan, he didn’t use his Hulk persona. He used the name “Ichiban” which means “Number One” in English. While wrestling overseas he even used a variety of different moves. He even switched his finisher for a brief time from a running leg drop to a crooked arm lariat. His stint in Japan continued until 1985 when the WWF ended their long relationship with New Japan.